[DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)

Tue Dec 23 16:13:48 CET 2025

About the artist angle, jan 31 to feb 10 in brux there is fosdem, could be a chance to talent scout a bit. As well in artez i know there os a perf research group busy with tech we coyld get curious about...

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On 23 December 2025 14:10:39 CET, Giulia Campaioli via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net> wrote:
>Dear all,
>
>I agree that the invitations are best sent beginning of January, most people have already set their out-of-office automatic reply and the invitation would probably get lost :)
>
>And yes, let's add the invitation to subscribe to the mailing list! I'm adding some contacts to the "Contact List" sheet in our Cryptpad, to add to that mailing list.
>
>
>Maybe we can take this time until beginning of January to decide on invited guests for the workshop, keynote speakers and artists/performers.
>
>Regarding Stefi's question about the workshop, I think either geographical focus or tech focus is interesting; my guess is that the geographical focus would allow us to connect with researchers that we may otherwise not encounter in Amsterdam, more so than going for the tech focus.
>
>Regarding keynote speakers, I agree with Sruthi that it would be nice to discuss the final list of invitees. As for artists, I've been searching for artists and performers that focus their work on digital infrastructures but I haven't found anyone who's super on point. If you have any suggestion, please feel free to add them to the newly added sheet "Artists/performers", always in the same Cryptpad.
>
>All best,
>Giulia
>
>On 22/12/25 22:43, Meg Kitamura via Core wrote:
>> Dear all,
>> 
>> I agree with Stefania that we should include in the save the date email the following (instead of the form from the get go):
>> 
>> “If you would like to stay informed about the kickoff event and other DATAGOV projects, please subscribe to our mailing list”
>> 
>> In the new year, I will (try to) update the website to include a section for blogs and a place to sign up to the mailing list.
>> 
>> p.s. I’m not working late into the night — I’m a bit jet lagged and woke up at 5am with a restless brain!
>> 
>> Happy holidays everyone!
>> 
>> Meg
>> 
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Stefania Milan via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 6:24
>> *To: *Sruthi Vanguri <s.vanguri at uva.nl>, core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>> Hey, I finally read this from beginning to end. Thank you Jonas!
>> I made some minor adjustments—adding industry and policymakers as attendees, the grant number, edutech (we will see later), removing my name (I want the project to speak for itself, and the project is much more than me).
>> 
>> Alternatively to the form, IF the purpose is to elicit interest, we can ask people to subscribe to community at data…. We won’t be able to involve everyone to the IAS/closed workshop, so
>> 
>> As for the dates: 25-26 or 26-27, correct? I would like to wait until IAS confirms what’s best for them, and we find a location for the rest of the events.
>> 
>> Re IAS: pics of the Sweelinck room can be found here <https://ias.uva.nl/about-the-ias/contact/contact.html>. It isn’t huge, so we could a) either invite guest speaker by area (EU, Brasil, India, SA) or by tech family. Thoughts? Preferences?
>> 
>> Re: farm. Let me confirm with my lovely partner because he has to be with us for us to enjoy it, and I will get back to you with some potential dates—and we have to hope some work for all, and then the farm is actually free on those days…
>> 
>> ~st.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025, Amsterdam)
>> 
>> Exciting news! Please mark your calendars for the DATAGOV Project Kickoff, taking place 25–27 March 2025 in Amsterdam, hosted by the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues.
>> 
>> DATAGOV investigates regulatory data infrastructures: data-grabbing systems that actively shape the polity, from monitoring and automated decision-making to mediating access to public services, rights, and welfare. The project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC, grant No. 101142006), takes a comparative approach investigating the European Union, Brazil, India, and South Africa, to examine how these infrastructures transform governance and what they mean for the future of democracy in an era of pervasive datafication. To start with, our empirical focus is on four technology families: biometrics, digital identity, and health and education technologies, and how these reconfigure citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality.
>> 
>> While the programme is still taking shape, you can expect an engaging mix of public and invite-only sessions spread across two days and evenings. The kickoff will feature workshops, keynotes, performances, shared dinners, and a party, bringing together a diverse group of participants from academia, policymaking, industry, civil society, and the arts. The event will also leave ample time for conversation, (net)working, and enjoying each other’s company.
>> 
>> More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in the loop, please fill this form.
>> 
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Sruthi Vanguri via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 14:08
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>> Thanks Jonas for working on this! I really like the updated text and invite. I agree with Meg, the form is a great idea.
>> 
>> I have only worked with Google Forms before, but I’m happy to help with that if CryptPad doesn’t work out.
>> 
>> Also, @Stefania Milan, the farm sounds so lovely! :D
>> Would you be available for a brief call when you have time to discuss the tentative agenda? It wouldn’t be shared with the save-the-date emails, but I think reviewing the final list of invitees and speakers will give us a clearer sense of how to organise the events around themes and groups. What do you think?
>> 
>> 
>> Best,
>> Sruthi
>> 
>> 
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Stefania Milan via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 12:01
>> *To: *Giulia Campaioli <g.campaioli at uva.nl>, core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>> Dear Jonas, everyone, thanks for this. I have some feedback but… in a bit. I got to Italy last night but my parents decided to go to an art expo in Florence leaving me with their small (leisure) farm to look after—so now I have to feed the ducks :-) Will reply later today. But in the meantime: THANK YOU!
>> 
>> *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Giulia Campaioli via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Date: *Friday, 19 December 2025 at 11:44
>> *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>> *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>> Hey Jonas,
>> 
>> also really like the new invitation design!
>> 
>> G
>> 
>> On 19/12/25 11:17, Carina Romañach Nasser via Core wrote:
>> 
>>     The form idea is great, especially if we want to make sure that
>>     participants include all the necessary information (such as
>>     special accommodations).
>> 
>>     I really like the reworked pitch and graph. The pop of color +
>>     different font sizes make a huge difference.
>> 
>>     Thanks for working on this!
>> 
>> 
>>     ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>     *From:* Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of Meg
>>     Kitamura via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Sent:* Friday, December 19, 2025 2:27:10 PM
>>     *To:* Jonas Breuer <j.a.breuer at uva.nl>; core at lists.datagovlab.net
>>     <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Subject:* Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>>     Hi Jonas,
>> 
>>     Instead of having people respond to the email, maybe we can create
>>     a form to collect emails + ask people if they intend on joining
>>     (also ask whether TBD).
>> 
>>     I wanted to create a form on cryptpad but they seem to be down… I
>>     cannot access at the moment.
>> 
>>     Can you remind me when you plan to send out this email?
>> 
>>     Best,
>> 
>>     Meg
>> 
>>     *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>>     Jonas Breuer via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Date: *Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:50
>>     *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Subject: *Re: [DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>>     Thanks Giulia for your feedback. Mighty appreciated.
>>     Anyone else?
>> 
>> 
>>     _Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025,
>>     Amsterdam)_
>> 
>>     Exciting news! Please mark your calendars for the DATAGOV Project
>>     Kickoff, taking place 25–27 March 2025 in Amsterdam, hosted by
>>     the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and partner venues.
>> 
>>     DATAGOV investigates *regulatory data infrastructures*: systems
>>     that actively shape the polity, from monitoring and automated
>>     decision-making to mediating access to public services, rights,
>>     and welfare. The project, funded by the *European Research
>>     Council* (ERC) and led by *Prof. Stefania Milan* (University of
>>     Amsterdam), takes a comparative approach across the EU, Brazil,
>>     India, and South Africa, to examine how these infrastructures
>>     transform governance and what they mean for the future of
>>     democracy in an era of pervasive datafication. To start with, our
>>     empirical focus is on three technology families: biometrics,
>>     digital identity, and health technologies, and how these
>>     reconfigure citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality.
>> 
>>     While the programme is still taking shape, you can expect an
>>     engaging mix of public and closed sessions spread across two days
>>     and evenings. The kickoff will feature workshops, keynotes,
>>     performances, shared dinners, and a party, bringing together a
>>     diverse group of participants from academia, civil society, the
>>     arts, and beyond. The event is thoughtfully paced, leaving ample
>>     time for conversation, (net)working, and enjoying each other’s
>>     company.
>> 
>>     More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in the
>>     loop, reply to this message.
>> 
>>     image.png
>> 
>> 
>>     *From: *Core <core-bounces at lists.datagovlab.net> on behalf of
>>     Jonas Breuer via Core <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Date: *Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 15:15
>>     *To: *core at lists.datagovlab.net <core at lists.datagovlab.net>
>>     *Subject: *[DATAGOV Core] SAVE THE DATE text (any feedback?)
>> 
>>     Any comments? Or already more information that I could add/specify?
>> 
>>     _Save the date — DATAGOV project kickoff (25–27 March 2025,
>>     Amsterdam)_
>> 
>>     Exiting news!!
>>     Please save the date for the DATAGOV project kickoff on 25–27
>>     March 2025 in Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam (UvA) and more).
>> 
>>     DATAGOV is funded by the ERC and Stefania Milan of the University
>>     of Amsterdam is the PI.
>> 
>>     The project explores regulatory data infrastructures:
>>     infrastructures that actively shape the polity, from monitoring
>>     and automated decision-making to mediating access to public
>>     services, rights, and welfare. Through a comparative lens across
>>     the EU, Brazil, India, and South Africa, the project unmasks the
>>     impact of regulatory data infrastructure on governance and charts
>>     the future of democracy amidst pervasive datafication. To start
>>     with, our empirical focus is on three technology families:
>>     biometrics, digital identity, and health technologies, and how
>>     these reconfigure citizenship, sovereignty, and inequality.
>> 
>>     We are still shaping the programme, but you can expect an engaging
>>     and diverse mix of closed and public activities two days and evenings.
>> 
>>     Expect a blend of workshops, keynotes, and performances, dinner
>>     and a party, with a diverse range of speakers and pariticipants
>>     from academia, civil society, art and more. Not overpacked, with
>>     plenty of time for conversation, (net)working and enjoying.
>> 
>>     More details will follow soon. If you’d like to be kept in the
>>     loop, reply to this message.
>> 
>>     …
>>     Also playing around with a card but it does look like a funeral
>>     invitation, doesn’t it?
>> 
>>     image.png
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>     *Department of Media Studies*
>> 
>>     Jonas Breuer
>> 
>>     /Postdoctoral Researcher / DATAGOV Project/
>> 
>>     Available on
>> 
>>     Tue | Thu
>> 
>> 
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